Wake Forest University London: INSTEP

The WFU/London: INSTEP program is in one of Europe's largest and most cosmopolitan cities. Its famous sites include Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London, Trafalgar Square, Picadilly Circus, and Westminster Abbey.

With a multitude of art galleries, museums, and pubs, London is endlessly interesting. The underground rail "tube" system provides easy access to all parts of the city. Students may conveniently visit Cambridge, Canterbury, Oxford, Bath, Dover, and other destinations (Scotland and Wales) via the excellent British railway system.

Courses are taught at the INSTEP center in London, England by specially selected professors, many of whom also teach at the London School of Economics and Political Science.  Courses provide a contemporary perspective on history, law, media and politics.
The program emphasizes a close student-to-faculty teaching relationship which is underscored by the fact that no class is larger than twelve students. Most courses are "seminars", which range in size from 5-12 students.

Courses provide a contemporary perspective on history, law, media, and politics.

• INSTEP London course matrix.pdf

Link to INSTEP Website:
http://www.instep-programs.net/london/london_sem_program.php

It is the student’s responsibility to speak to their major and minor advisor(s) regarding their abroad coursework and how (or if) it will count towards their degree plan.

NOTE to Political Science Majors:
A maximum of 9 hours from this program may count toward the major or a maximum of 3 hours from this program may count toward the minor. If 9 hours (or 3 hours for the minor) are counted, no additional domestic transfer credits, AP credits, or courses taken abroad may be used towards the major.

NOTE on Transcripts:
If you are applying for Fall 2018, you will need to upload your Fall 2017 transcript.  If you are applying for Spring 2018, you will need to upload your Spring 2017 transcript.

Housing in London is tailored to each particular group of students, but in all cases it is centrally located.  Students have easy access to public transport which links to the INSTEP classrooms, administrative office, and the various entertainments and famous sights of the West End.

The housing itself consists of shared rooms (singles are rarely available) in self-catering apartments that include shared lounge, kitchen, and bathroom facilities. Kitchens are fully fitted, and bedroom linens are provided (students need only bring their own towels), and the apartments are cleaned regularly. These apartments are within town houses or apartment blocks; they are well appointed, and located in safe, quiet neighborhoods.

Students who participate on the WFU/London: INSTEP program have full access to all that London has to offer.  In addition, the INSTEP London resident director arranges organized group activities, special receptions, and dinners.

Most successful applicants have a GPA of 3.0 and a strong letter of recommendation. If your GPA is lower than 3.0, you are still encouraged to apply and to discuss your application with a study abroad advisor. The admissions committee considers a number of factors in addition to your cumulative GPA. Most importantly, strong consideration will be given to your major GPA.

You will pay the same WFU tuition and housing fees as you would at the Reynolda campus.  You will be charged a refundable housing deposit prior to going abroad. This deposit must be covered by your family and is not covered by financial aid. 

Fee Includes:

• Tuition
• Pre-Departure Advising and Enrollment
• Permanent Academic Record and Grade Report Issued directly to WFU
• Housing during the Program Dates
• Access to INSTEP-staffed offices in both the UK and US
• International Health Insurance
• Orientation Program
• Organized Activities
• All Services of the Center for Global Programs and Studies Office at WFU

Fee does NOT include:

• Airfare
• Meals
• Personal Expenses

Please contact the Center for Global Programs and Studies for information about WFU study abroad scholarships.

Jessica Francis
Associate Director for Study Abroad
Center for Global Programs and Studies
Phone: (336) 758 3890
E-mail: francija@wfu.edu